Apriételo comes from the verb apretar, meaning "to squeeze" or "to hold tight". It's an interesting word because it's used in a very specific and endearing context in the song.
The singer advises women to "apriételo fuerte" (squeeze him tight) if they have a faithful man by their side, implying a loving and protective embrace. This usage makes the word memorable and adds a touch of warmth and humor to the lyrics.
Get ready for a song that's both humorous and heartfelt! Nelson Arrieta introduces "Te Encontraré (En Vivo)" by explaining that the songwriter, Johann Morales, was inspired by an endangered species. What species, you ask? According to Nelson, it's us: "los hombres fieles" [faithful men]! So, if you have a faithful man in your life, hold him tight because, as Nelson jokes, there aren't many left!
This song tells the story of someone who regrets losing a love, wishing they had fought harder: "debí correr más fuerte, debí darte una balanza y no perderte" [I should have run faster, I should have given you balance and not lost you]. He's full of longing, realizing too late the value of what he had: "siempre pasa igual cuando se pierde algo, no dices cuánto vale quién está a tu lado" [it always happens the same when something is lost, you don't say how much the person by your side is worth]. Despite the pain, he's determined to win her back, declaring, "te encontraré, yo seguiré tu piel, no perderé la fe, yo quiero estar contigo otra vez" [I will find you, I will follow your skin, I will not lose faith, I want to be with you again]. There's even a funny moment where Nelson asks Ronald Borjas what he'd say if his partner left him for someone else. Ronald's response? "Que le vaya muy bien" [I wish them well] – a sentiment Nelson admits he doesn't quite identify with, preferring to fight for love! He promises to search "hasta debajo de las piedras" [even under the stones] until he finds her.